Children and Families Support Worker
Elburton Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8HJ34 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £10,907.00 - £12,011.00 Annually (Actual) 17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Grade D
Children and Families Support Worker job summary
Elburton Primary School are looking for a compassionate and proactive Children & Families Support Worker to help our pupils and families thrive. In this rewarding role, you’ll support children’s wellbeing, engagement and attendance, while building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.
What You’ll Do as a Children & Families Support Worker- Provide day‑to‑day emotional and practical support to children, including leading ELSA, Keyworker and social skills groups.
- Support transitions, behaviour interventions and unstructured times throughout the school day.
- Work closely with families—offering early help, signposting, supporting appointments, and improving parental engagement.
- Help coordinate parent workshops, community events, and multi‑agency meetings.
- Promote safeguarding, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with staff and external agencies.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Understanding of educational systems and services.
- Excellent communications skills to establish contact and build relationships with parents, carers and families.
- Ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure and build positive relationships.
- A caring, professional, flexible approach and commitment to children’s welfare.
Join us and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families in our school community.
About the School
At Elburton Primary School, we pride ourself on having happy, hardworking members of staff who always strive to provide the very best learning opportunities for all children. We are far more than simply an 'education establishment.' At Elburton all staff value all partners in the community and strive to make a difference every day.
Our primary goal is to deliver an exceptional education that fosters significant growth in both academic and personal development for every child. We aim to nurture children's natural curiosity, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning. Elburton Primary is an inclusive, happy and ambitious learning environment. We empower our staff to make sure that all children can access our curriculum to allow every Elburton child to succeed.
Our core values are our foundations running through our curriculum, teaching and learning and behaviour. They have been developed and embedded with our staff and are very much part of everything we stand for at Elburton.
Safe - Together we will be caring and thoughtful in everything we do.
Inspire - Together we will not let disadvantages be an obstacle to success.
Pride - Together we take pride in everything and always do our best.
Flourish - Together we will achieve the best outcomes for all.
Respect - Together we will act with integrity and honesty.
Thank you for taking the time to consider joining our school community.
About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:
Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children
As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.
Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number above.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.
Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Training will be providing on Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, and other PREVENT and safe guarding training.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Elburton Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 464 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elburton Primary School website
Elburton Primary School is a superb school that has a passionate and committed team at all levels. We have children's learning and well-being at the very core of everything we do. Elburton Primary School prides itself as being at the heart of the community. The ethos of working collaboratively with all of the community has been established over the 50+ year period that the school has been in Elburton. The village itself is situated on the edge of the City of Plymouth. It is supported by wonderful partners including parents who care and want to do all they can to support their child’s education. The Parent Teacher Association at the School is exceptional and enhances so many developments by the school, making the experience of the children far greater.
We believe that our pupils should clearly understand the responsibility required for their own learning so that they value their education and the opportunities, excitement and joy that learning provides. Learning in the classroom and through extra curricular opportunities provides inspirational experiences for life long learners.
The staff within the school demonstrate the high standards we strive to develop within our pupils. The strong, professional team share a passion for supporting every child to reach their full potential.
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